Listening to Win: How Guest Feedback Built an Award-Winning Hospitality Brand - Nathan St Cyr, Howzit Hostels

In this episode, Nathan St Cyr, co-founder of Howzit Hostels, shares how focusing on guest connections and rethinking traditional models can create extraordinary experiences and scalable success.

Listen to learn:

• How Nathan transitioned from a successful sales leader in hospitality to co-founding Howzit Hostels.
• The importance of questioning traditional hospitality models and listening intently to guests.
• The impact of Nathan's childhood travel experiences on his approach to hospitality.
• The significance of community spaces and design in fostering guest connections.
• How Howzit Hostels integrates into the local Maui community and contributes positively.
• The rationale behind requiring proof of travel and a maximum stay policy.
• The role of guest feedback in continuously improving the hostel experience.
• The importance of creating a strong company culture and aligning values.
• How Howzit Hostels uses systems and processes to ensure consistent guest experiences.
• The evolving preferences of Gen Z travelers and the rise of female solo travelers.
• Future growth plans for Howzit Hostels and the importance of responsible scaling.

Also see:

• Nathan's story on Growth House
• Nathan's story on REL Freedom
• The Hotel Investor Playbook podcast

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands